Senior Structural Engineer
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Position Profile
Join our dynamic team at Hanson as we drive innovation in the Building Structural Discipline within our Industry Market. This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful building and facilities projects and diverse structural initiatives across all of Hanson’s Markets. Based in Peoria, IL, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our engineering solutions.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Collaborate and Innovate: Work as a vital team member, bringing your expertise to support the structural needs of industrial sites and other internal sectors. Your contributions will help integrate structural design seamlessly with civil, rail, mechanical, and architectural disciplines, both within and outside of Hanson.
- Engineering Excellence: Utilize advanced software for complex engineering calculations and design, ensuring efficient project completion. Your analytical skills will be essential as you conduct thorough reviews of calculations, specifications, and construction plans.
- Lead Project Development: Take charge of project administration and execution, from proposal development to site investigations and construction document preparation. Your leadership will guide projects from conception to successful completion, with a keen focus on quality and client satisfaction.
- Quality Assurance: Oversee the production of top-tier deliverables—plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates—ensuring they meet project scope, budget, and timelines across multiple concurrent projects.
- Client Engagement: Serve as a primary contact for structural engineering services at Hanson, building strong relationships with existing clients and actively pursuing new opportunities to expand our market presence.
- Strategic Growth: Contribute to the advancement of the Building Structural Discipline by identifying industry trends and client needs, positioning Hanson as a frontrunner in innovative structural engineering solutions.
- Mentorship and Development: Inspire and nurture junior and mid-level staff, helping to develop future project managers and design leads. Your guidance will be key to strengthening our team and enhancing service delivery.
- Financial Insight: Prepare and review calculations and estimates of probable construction costs, supporting sound financial planning and project feasibility.
Qualifications/Technical Skills:
- Essential Software Proficiency: Strong experience with Revit is a must, along with familiarity in AutoCAD, Plant 3-D, and Navisworks. MicroStation knowledge is a plus.
- Structural Design Expertise: Proficiency with structural design software packages, such as Risa or Tekla Structural Designer, is essential.
- Technical Savvy: Advanced skills in the MS Office Suite are required to support effective project management.
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional Communicator: You will convey complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration.
- Relationship Builder: Your ability to cultivate effective relationships with internal and external clients will be critical to our success.
- Team Player: Work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous learning.
- Adventurous Spirit: A willingness to engage with diverse assignments and embrace the challenges that come with them is key.
Education/Experience:
- Extensive Experience: 10-20 years of structural engineering experience is required, especially in industrial structural design (e.g., equipment foundations, work platforms, structural additions).
- Professional Credentials: Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required; registration as a Structural Engineer (S.E.) or eligibility to sit for the 16-hour NCEES Structural exam is necessary.
- Advanced Education: A master’s degree in structural engineering is preferred.
Why Hanson?
- Collaborative Environment: Work with talented colleagues in a supportive and innovative culture that embraces remote collaboration.
- Travel Opportunities: Be open to occasional out-of-town assignments that enhance your professional experience.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your time and are committed to meeting project demands without sacrificing your well-being.
Benefits
Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:
Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & well-being plans
Financial wellness plans
Work-life balance programs
Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.
Culture
We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:
Monthly educational webinars
Leadership training
Lunch & learn development sessions
24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
Mentorship opportunities
Award-winning internship program
Employee recognition
And so much more!
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